Hill House Home Swimwear Reviews With Photos
5 Honest Reviews of Hill House's Viral Ruffle Sleeve Swimwear
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When Hill House Home's nap dress collection was launched by creative director Nell Diamond in the spring of 2019, it immediately went viral. Given that success, it was only a matter of time before spinoffs and variations on the signature Ellie silhouette dropped. Fortunately, that now includes swimwear equipped with the same recognisable flutter sleeve.
Diamond, 33, was sure to create suits that balance fashion and function, just like her inimitable dresses. The new swimwear line features a popular pool skirt, designed to cater to multiple activities including swim, tennis, and golf. Other standouts include the Rosie one-piece, a scoopback maillot with a square neckline and ruffle sleeves, and the Isla top and bottom high-waisted bottom, all of which will be offered year-round in fun, updated prints.
"In designing our swim line, we took into account the same things that I look for in clothing and to inform the rest of the Hill House collection," Diamond told POPSUGAR. "I wanted to create bathing suits that were fun, flattering, and pretty. I have three children and can put on our swimwear and feel both like my best self and ready to take care of them — the same as how I feel in our Nap Dresses."
All the pieces are produced in LA and crafted from recycled material: a sun-friendly Econyl fabric that has UPF 50+ protection and is sunscreen and chlorine stain safe. Sizes range from XS to XXL, and the highest priced product is the maillot at $125.
The POPSUGAR team got the chance to test drive the swimsuits in a variety of colours and prints, including the newly released gingham pattern. Keep scrolling to read five different reviews from editors.
The Rosie One-Piece in Emerald Gingham
"While I typically favour basics and neutrals in my everyday wardrobe, I love playful swimwear that encourages me to step out of my comfort zone. This swimsuit ($125) is one of my new faves! First of all, the ruffles. I mean, how can you not love ruffles?! They're extra poofy and voluminous, perfect for adding some dimension and visual interest to your poolside look. The pine green colour is so summery, but to get the most mileage out of this piece, I would wear it year-round as a bodysuit, either tucked into some chic linen pants for a weekend getaway or paired with an A-line skirt for a night out. The possibilities are endless. My one gripe with this particular suit is that the fabric rolls down a bit around the chest area, but otherwise, it's a winner." — Mekita Rivas, contributing senior fashion editor
The Isla Top and Lola Bottom in Pond Floral
"This bikini set is giving me the cottagecore, coastal grandmother vibe I'm 100-percent into this summer. My chest is a D-cup, and the top ($70) gives me plenty of support to frolic on the beach with limited bouncing. In fact, I love the top so much I'll probably wear it as a crop top as well with denim cutoff shorts. The bottoms ($55) stay on without riding up and make me feel secure. If you look very closely at the floral print, there are little ducks and squirrels hidden in it, which is such a fun touch. This is hands-down my favourite bikini this season." — Macy Cate Williams, content director, Commerce
The Rosie One-Piece in Lilac Gingham
"As a swimsuit connoisseur (you'd be hard-pressed to name a brand I haven't tried), I like to consider myself a verifiable judge of quality fabric, and I always feel most confident in a maillot that is thick enough to provide support and structure. The Rosie ($125) is made from Econyl recycled material that checks off all the boxes and also happens to have UPF 50+ protection as an added bonus. While I often find myself pulling at the bottoms of a high-cut suit for maximum coverage, this silhouette sat on my bum just right and even made it feel perky. I thought the low-cut back was especially alluring, and while the flutter sleeves do blow in the wind, they never slip and fall off the shoulders." — Sarah Wasilak, senior editor, Fashion
The Rosie One-Piece in Pond Floral
"I feel like I missed the boat to hop on the nap dress trend, so I figured Hill House's equally dreamy swimwear would be a great place to start. Adorned with dainty little flowers, the Rosie one-piece ($125) features a simple, flattering silhouette complete with the brand's signature shoulder-skimming ruffles, which stayed up with ease and didn't droop throughout my pool day. The fabric is smoother and thicker than any other swimsuit I've worn, offering plenty of coverage, though the high cut at the back still made the suit a fun option for the summer." — Yerin Kim, editor, Trending and Viral Features
The Isla Top and Lola Bottom in Petal Pink
"I'm a bright colour kind of girl, but I was still a little hesitant to rock the bubblegum hue I unearthed from my Hill House Home package. Thankfully, I'm here to confirm that it is, indeed, a pink girl summer. The top
($70), which I prefer to wear off the shoulders, is extremely flattering on my skin tone (despite constant attacks from the desert sun), and the matching bottom ($55) is made from material thick enough to make me feel supported, but still flexible enough to move in." — Chandler Plante, assistant editor, Trending and Viral Features
